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Ramon Magsaysay was the former president of the Republic of the Philippines after WWII had ended. The Award was established as an example of governmental integrity, courageous service towards fellow citizens, and sceptical and idealistic views in a democratic community. The prize was established in the year 1957 and is given to those individuals from Asia who have achieved excellence in their successive fields of work. It initially comprised of six categories, but five of them were discontinued in 2009.
Categories of the Award
The Award is categorised into six categories, as given below.
Under the category of Emergent Leadership, the Award is given to the individual who is below the age of 40 years and whose leadership may not be recognised outside of the community but has still selflessly devoted his/her life for the betterment of that community without self-acclaim. This category is supported by the Ford Foundation’s grant and was inaugurated in the year 2000.
Selecting and presenting the Award
Regardless of caste, creed, colour, race or sex, the Award honours and provides recognition to the individuals from Asia who have achieved feats in their fields of work. In the past five decades, the Award has been presented to over 300 organisations and persons. The trustees of the Ramon Magsaysay foundation select the awardees who are presented with a medal depicting Sir Ramon Magsaysay along with a certificate. The Award is presented in Manila, the Philippines on 31st August every year. The first time the Awards were presented was to the individuals of India, Indonesia, China, the Philippines and Sri Lanka. The first Indian to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award was Vinoba Bhave in the year 1958 under the category of Community Leadership.
Eligibility for achieving the Award
People from Asia who have achieved striking feats and excellence in their fields of work and devoted their life to public services or the welfare of the people without any self-acclaim are eligible to receive the Award.
The Award, which is regarded as the highest honour of the continent, recognises the greatness and the spirit demonstrated by those individuals who have selflessly devoted their lives to the betterment of the public in the democratic community.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is being administered by its foundation known as the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation.
The board of trustees in the foundation annually select the persons who are to be awarded this Award.
Ramon Magsaysay Award List
Conclusion
Recognised as Asia’s highest honour and one of the premium prizes an individual can receive, the Ramon Magsaysay Award is awarded to the people who have achieved marvellous feats in their works without any self-acclaim. The Award was established in 1957. In 2009, five of the six categories were discontinued, and the Award is currently presented only in the category of Emergent Leadership. It is internationally recognised as the counterpart of the prestigious Nobel Prize for Asia and its people. The awardees are given a certificate along with a medal that has the picture of Ramon Magsaysay. It is presented every year in August in the capital city of the Philippines, Manila. There are numerous recipients from the Indian subcontinent as well. For example, the first Indian to win the Ramon Magsaysay Award was Acharya Vinoba Bhave.
